Water Upgrades To Impact Traffic In Haddonfield, Haddon Heights

HADDONFIELD, NJ — New Jersey American Water will replace about 11,300 feet of aging water main in Haddonfield and Haddon Heights beginning this week, the water company announced.

Pioneer Pipe Contractors will begin work on Thursday, and expect to wrap up work by the end of May, weather permitting. Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Final street restoration is expected to be finished in the summer.

• West Redman Avenue from approximately 768 Redman Avenue to Linden Avenue, Haddonfield;
• Peyton Avenue from West Redman Avenue to Woodland Avenue, Haddonfield;
• Linden Avenue from Kings Highway to Elm Avenue, Haddonfield;
• First Avenue from Garden Street to Chews Landing Road, Haddon Heights;
• Crest Avenue from Mansfield Avenue to Chews Landing Road, Haddon Heights; and
• Garden Street from First Avenue to Crest Avenue, Haddon Heights.

Traffic restrictions and/or alternating traffic patterns are likely on those streets during work hours. All emergency vehicles and local traffic will be allowed access during construction. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution in the work area.

“This $2.3 million investment will continue to advance water service reliability and increase water flows for household consumption and fire protection in these communities,” the water company said in a statement. “This improvement is part of New Jersey American Water’s multimillion dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.”